How to Spark Your Friend’s Interest in Go
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🎥 The Open Skirt Dilemma: Part 1
The open skirt, or susoaki, is one of those Go shapes that looks simple until you actually have to play it. A side appears open.…
Finding Go Everywhere: An Interview with Mateusz Surma
Mateusz Surma, European Go pro, shares insights from his journey through Asia: Go culture, training methods, and a vibrant youth community.
Honinbo Shusai: The Twilight of an Emperor
Honinbo Shusai: A title of inheritance, or one truly earned? As the last head of the Honinbo school and a respected Meijin, Shusai stood at the crossr…
From Coffeehouse Stones to the World Stage: The Unlikely Rise of Kyrgyzstan’s Go Dynasty
A gripping story of passion, culture, and strategy as Kyrgyzstan’s Go community rises from coffeehouse sketches to global tournaments at Lake Issyk-…
Go’s Greatest Rivals
Go thrives on rivalry—fueling innovation & epic clashes across centuries. Here are 5 legendary rivalries that shaped the game.
How to Think During the Middle Game in Go
Sharpen your midgame Go skills by learning how to assess group safety, attack weak positions, and spot key opportunities on the board.
Two Weeks That Change Go Players: Inside the EGC
From tense tournaments to beer Go nights: what makes EGC Europe's ultimate Go experience? We explore with an attendee's insights.
🎥 A Modern Way to Handle Attachments to the Large Knight’s Enclosure
The attachment against the large knight’s enclosure is one of the most recognizable patterns in classical opening play. For a long time, players approached it…
🎥 Direction of Play: The Secret to Controlling the Go Board
One of the hardest questions in Go is also one of the most common: where should I play next? Many players know local techniques, joseki…